Talkin Tomahawk - Atlanta Braves Baseball

Alan Carpenter returns to talk about the Atlanta Braves' week in review, fun facts about Ronald Acuna Jr., and Jurickson Profar's return. We take a look at the matchups for the upcoming series with the Mets and explain why the Braves have an advantage with Kodai Senga set to miss both of the upcoming series against the Braves. 

Co-Editor of Housethathankbuilt.com Steven Teal joins me to discuss Adam Duvall's potential impact on Jared Kelenic. Is Kelenic worse than the Braves thought? Is Duvall simply a fourth outfielder? Why are they platooning when the numbers don't add up? We dive into all of that and more on this edition of the Talkin' Tomahawk podcast.  Warning: The first minute is a video event and you will not understand what is happening while you listen. Either fast forward to the Braves' content or go check us out on YouTube to see what happened. It's adorable. Who doesn't love a little dog with a little Braves helmet on her head?  Make sure you check out TalkinTomahawk.com and Housethathankbuilt.com for all the Braves content your heart desires! 

The Atlanta Braves added the frontline starting pitcher they needed. He's a seven-time All-Star and was potentially nabbed at a discount due to several years of injury-plagued season. After the exchange, the Braves signed Sale to a two-year extension. Why was this a good idea? We explain.  Check out the YouTube version for visuals.  Read Braves' content at Talkintomahawk.com.   

Atlanta Braves legend Kris Medlen comes on the podcast to discuss various topics. He touches on his improbable journey to dominating the big leagues, his thoughts on Spencer Strider's changeup, and the transition from a childhood dream of playing in "The Show" to career number two. Kris recently became a part owner of the Legacy Sports Complex and discusses who they are, what they do, and why he is passionate about it. He also threatens to break one of my wooden bats. This podcast was brought to you by DutchCrafters.com. Check out their showroom in Alpharetta, Georgia, and tell them Seth and Kris Medlen sent you. Check out legacysportscomplex.com to see what Kris is up to now! They offer classes, programs, and memberships so you can continue improving your game! Check out my written work at TalkinTomahawk.com and HouseThatHankBuilt.com. Music by Jaben Carter

Atlanta Braves: We break down Vaughn Grissom's best pathway to playing time in 2024. We've heard talks of a potential platoon in left field between newly acquired Jarred Kelenic and Vaughn Grissom in 2024. We look at the numbers, the feasibility of a successful transition to the outfield for Grissom, and how he might find at-bats in 2024. Enjoy this Christmas edition of the Talkin' Tomahawk podcast, your Atlanta Braves daily podcast! Check out the video version of this podcast on YouTube and Rumble! 

The Atlanta Braves have signed right-handed starter/reliever Taylor Widener. We give you more Taylor Widener information than you can handle on a Thursday morning! We've got his background, minor-league numbers, advanced metrics, major-league numbers, and what to expect from this signing in 2024 with the Atlanta Braves. 

The Atlanta Braves recently acquired Ray Kerr and Matt Carpenter from the San Diego Padres. Soon after, they released Carpenter and ate his contract. Kerr was the apple of Anthopoulos' eye in the deal. Well, who is Ray Kerr? We give you his scouting report, his journey to the majors, and the Braves' plans with the lefty. 

We break down the real cost of adding Jarred Kelenic and Ray Kerr. We explain why the Braves are paying all of these dead contracts out and what the long-term plan might be. We also explain why everything is okay and the Dodgers ARE NOT flying past the Braves. 

The Dodgers improve their position as betting favorites to win the 2024 World Series after acquiring Tyler Glasnow. We explain why the Braves are still better bet on paper. What is the next move for the Atlanta Braves?

The Atlanta Braves recently acquired David Fletcher from the Los Angeles Angels. On the surface, it appears as though he is filling the need for utility depth. Upon further review, we think there's a chance Flecther could overtake Orlando Arcia on the depth chart in 2024. 

Atlanta Braves: We break down how the busy week of trades impacts the roster construction, the payroll, and where it leaves us moving forward. Why was David Fletcher an important acquisition? What is next for the Braves after taking on salary dumps and dumping them off to other teams? How much money did they actually spend to acquire Jarred Kelenic? 

The Atlanta Braves have reportedly checked in on the Tyler Glasnow's availability via trade. We discuss why Glasnow would make for a better deal than Dylan Cease.

Atlanta Braves: The team has been linked to Shohei Ohtani in various reports. We explain why we think it would be a bad idea for the Braves to sign Ohtani. We also make predictions on where he'll end up.

Atlanta Braves: The club flipped Marco Gonzales to the Pirates last night. We discuss what this means for the roster construction, the payroll, future acquisitions, and the fact that an Alex Anthopoulos trade was leaked!